Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Project

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following purpose areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

The grantee will utilize grant funds to purchase in-car radios for police and volunteer patrol vehicles. A portion of funds will be also be used to purchase supplies for the revitalized Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program and to publicize their services to the community. The project goal is to increase essential law enforcement services throughout the community. NCA/NCF